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  • Here are all the stars who attended Umr-o-Ayyar’s premier

    Here are all the stars who attended Umr-o-Ayyar’s premier


    A team from The Current was invited to the premier of ‘Umro Ayyar’ at CUE Cinema, Lahore, on June 13.
    The event was attended by many celebrities, including Fawad Khan, who made a grand entry that caught everyone’s attention. Other notable celebrities who walked the red carpet included Faysal Qureshi, Bilal Lashari, Saba Qamar, Syed Noor, Irfan Khoosat, Afzal Khan (Rambo) and his wife Sahiba.

    The cast of the film, including Usman Mukhtar, Faran Tahir, Ali Kazmi, Sanam Saeed, Daniyal Raheel, and Simi Raheal, were also present at the premier. Veteran actor Naeem Tahir was there to support his son, Ali Tahir, who is part of the film’s cast.


    As celebrities walked the red carpet, they were surrounded by fans. Some celebrities even took the time to interact with fans, posing for selfies and signing autographs.


    The film’s star Faran Tahir made a vintage and impressive entry that left a lasting impression. The ARY Hoshiyaran team was also present at the premier.

    The first science fiction movie from Pakistan with amazing visual effects – Umro Ayyar- is set to be released on Eid ul Azha. Fans are eagerly awaiting the movie, which represents a fresh start for Pakistani cinema.

  • Six exciting films to hit cinemas this Eid ul Azha!

    Six exciting films to hit cinemas this Eid ul Azha!

    This Eid ul Azha exciting Lollywood and Hollywoood films are set to hit cinemas.

    Many people eagerly wait for Eid to enjoy a day out with family and friends at the movies. There are four Lollywood and two Hollywood coming this Eid Ul Azha.


    UmroAyyar – A New Beginning


    This upcoming Pakistani fantasy film is about Umro, a character from the classic fantasy Urdu novel.


    Cast: Ali Kazmi, Farhan Tahir, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Manzar Sehbai, Sana Fakhar, Sanam Saeed, Simi Raheal, Usman Mukhtar.

    The sci-fi movie is directed by Azfar Jafri and produced by VR Chili Production.

    Abhi


    Humza, a young Kashmiri boy, flees to AJK with his brother after their father’s death and pursues his passion for music in Muzaffarabad, but struggles with haunting childhood memories.

    A chance encounter with a Lahori tourist, Zara, encourages him to move to Lahore to chase his dreams and overcome his past.

    The film is directed by Asad Mumtaz and produced by Ali Chaudhry, Gohar Mumtaz, and Muhammad Waleed Abbas. The screenplay is written by Shoiab Rabbani.

    Cast:


    Gohar Mumtaz, Hareem Farooq, Hina Bayat, Kubra Khan, Mahmood Aslam, Shahzad Nawaz, Usman Peerzada

    Na Baligh Afraad

    Nabeel Qureshi is back with ‘Na Baligh Afraad’, a comedy set in the 90s. The trailer shows a VCR playing a key role. With lots of laughs, get ready for a fun time at the movies. The film is directed by Nabeel Qureshi and produced by Fizza Ali.Meera ,Nabeel Qureshi.


    Cast: Samar Jafri, Aashir Wajahat, Adi Adeel Amjad, Salim Miraaj, Ehteshamuddin

    Bhediya: A scientist’s theory


    The film suggests that humans evolved from animals, but today’s humans quickly revert to animalistic behavior, forgetting their values. ‘Bhediya’ tells the story of one such person who seeks revenge, blurring the lines between humans and animals.

    This individual’s quest for inner satisfaction transforms them into a ‘Bhediya’, losing their human identity.

    It is directed by Shahzad Billa and the screenplay is written by Tofiqe Shah, produced by Mukhtar Ahmad Khawaja. The gernre of the film is action and adventure.


    Cast: Ali Khan, Baba Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Shafqat Cheema, Shahzad Billa, Sidra Noor, Sumaira Saghir, Syed Ama

    Inside Out 2


    The film Inside Out 2 is about Riley navigating her teenage years, experiencing new emotions and adventures. The film is directed by Kelsey Mann and written by Dave Holstein, Meg LeFavue.


    Cast: Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman, Tony Hale

    Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die

    The dynamic duo of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence returns as Miami’s finest, but this time they’re on the wrong side of the law. Expect high-octane action, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a thrilling twist as they go from being the hunters to the hunted.

    It is directed by Adil El Arabi, Bilall Fallah and written by Chris Bremer, Will Beall and George Gallo.


    Cast: Will smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens

  • Establishment’s involvement in judicial matters will end soon, says LHC Chief Justice

    Establishment’s involvement in judicial matters will end soon, says LHC Chief Justice

    Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Malik Shehzad Ahmed Khan said confidently on Friday that the security establishment’s involvement in the judiciary will be over soon.

    While addressing an event in Rawalpindi, he stated, “Interference in judiciary will have to be fought with faith that it will come to an end.”

    Justice Khan stressed that the establishment’s interference in the judiciary is a genuine issue, adding that he received letters as proof claiming the Army establishment’s involvement in judicial matters.

    “The establishment’s interference in judicial matters will end, and my experience [tells me] that it will come to an end,” said the chief justice.

    Justice Malik Shehzad Ahmed mentioned that he is happy that judicial authorities is “fulfilling their responsibilities without any fear or greed”.
    Earlier, on March 25, six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges wrote a letter to Supreme Court (SC) blaming intelligence agencies for interfering in judicial matters.

  • Passengers strip, faint after AC breaks down on Qatar Airways plane

    Passengers strip, faint after AC breaks down on Qatar Airways plane

    A Qatar Airways flight endured three hours without air conditioning while the plane waited in the heat at Athens airport.


    Passengers scheduled to head to Doha on Monday (June 10) nearly suffocated after the plane’s air-conditioning system stopped working while it was waiting to take off.

    The heat resulted in some passengers stripping off their clothes while others fainted.

    Some passengers reportedly suffered nosebleeds, while others relied on oxygen masks to help with breathing.

    While passengers were stuck in the stifling heat inside the plane, the outside temperature reached a high of 43 degrees Celsius.


    A physical confrontation also nearly broke out between passengers and flight crew during the incident.


    Smoke was emitting from the aircraft’s rear while it was waiting to take off, prompting airport officials to put fire trucks on standby in case of fire.

    The passengers included 49 members of the Thai Muay Thai team returning from the world championship.

    Muay Thai athlete Thananchai Sitsongpeenong told reporters that he only spotted the smoke after he got off the plane.


    “I consider myself lucky to have survived this,” he told The Nation, adding that he and other passengers were practically melting in the sauna-like heat on board.

  • Veteran actress confirms wedding bells for Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal

    Veteran actress confirms wedding bells for Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal

    Bollywood couple Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are indeed getting married next week, as confirmed by veteran actor and politician Poonam Dhillon.


    There have been many rumors about a planned intimate wedding on June 23 in Mumbai, but neither the actor nor her family has confirmed or denied these reports.


    However, Poonam Dhillon, a close friend of the Sinha family and frequent co-star of Sonakshi’s father Shatrughan Sinha, confirmed in a recent interview that the wedding is about to take place. She mentioned receiving a lovely invitation from the couple.


    “I wish Sonakshi all the very best. She has sent a lovely invitation,” said Dhillon.


    “I have known her since she was a little girl. I have seen her entire journey. I pray to God she stays happy. She is a lovely, warm, very loving girl. So I wish her all the joy and happiness,” she added.


    Addressing the groom-to-be, the veteran star requested, “Please keep her happy, Zaheer. She is a lovely girl. She is precious for all of us.”


    For those who don’t know, several media outlets reported earlier this week that Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, who have been in a relationship for over seven years, are getting married.

  • Court grants bail to Kashmiri poet Ahmad Farhad

    Court grants bail to Kashmiri poet Ahmad Farhad

    The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) High court has granted post-arrest bail to Kashmiri poet Ahmad Farhad on Friday.

    The court approved the poet’s plea against a surety bond worth Rs200,000. AJK High Court Chief Justice Sadaqat Hussain Raja announced the verdict.

    Last week, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) declared Farhad a “missing person” and described his arrest as “illegal.”

    According to the court order, the poet has been missing since May 15, and the First Information Report (FIR) against his disappearance was filed at Lohebher Police Station in Islamabad under Sections 427 and 365 PPC.

    AJK Chief Justice said in his remarks during the hearing that, “Ahmed Farhad should only write poetry, not journalism”.

  • Geethika Tiwari speaks out on Feroze Khan dating rumors

    Geethika Tiwari speaks out on Feroze Khan dating rumors

    Indian actor Geethika Tiwari has spoken out about rumors linking her to Pakistani heartthrob Feroze Khan, following his recent second marriage.

    Geethika talked about the rumors in an interview with an Indian publication. One of the most searched questions about her on Google was whether she was in a relationship with Pakistani celebrity Feroze Khan.

    Tiwari finally clarified and said, “No, of course not.”

    She continued, “But I would say that he is a genuinely nice person.”

    “I’ve learned a lot from him—respect, dedication, patience, and, of course, love,” she added excitedly. “I just want to say this. He is a sweetheart.”

    In response to a video post on Instagram, the ‘Khumar’ star commented, “Honestly, it takes one to recognise one. So I must say you’re a beautiful human being yourself.”

    Feroze Khan and Geethika Tiwari will soon be appearing together in the upcoming film ‘Luck Lag Gayi’.

  • Two missing Japanese climbers spotted in Pakistan’s north

    Two missing Japanese climbers spotted in Pakistan’s north

    Two missing Japanese climbers were spotted by helicopter on Thursday in Pakistan’s mountainous north, home to some of the world’s tallest peaks, but their condition remains unknown, a tour operator said.

    The Japanese climbers Ryuseki Hiraoka and Atsushi Taguchi were attempting to summit the 7,027-metre (23,054-foot) Spantik mountain in the Karakoram range before they went missing.

    “The rescuers saw the climbers and recognised them by their clothes, but they could not determine their condition,” Naiknam Karim, the CEO of Adventure Tours Pakistan (ATP) which organised the tour, told AFP.

    The two were spotted during a military helicopter search on Thursday that was called off due to poor weather conditions.

    “There has been no communication between the two Japanese climbers and officials at basecamp since they started their expedition,” Karim earlier said.

    “They were seen on June 10 (for the) last time at above 5,000 metres.”

    Another team of Japanese climbers raised the alarm on Tuesday after arriving at Camp 2, at around 5,650 metres, where Hiraoka and Taguchi were scheduled to be.

    The search is scheduled to resume on Friday.

    “An 8-member rescue team including five Japanese climbers will ascent on foot and search for them,” Karim Added.

    The pair had reached base camp on June 3 and were attempting the climb without the help of porters.

    Spantik, also known as the Golden Peak, is described as a “relatively accessible and straightforward peak” on the website of a separate tourist company, Adventure Tours.

    The country is home to five of the world’s 14 mountains higher than 8,000 metres — including K2, the world’s second highest.

    More than 8,900 foreigners visited the remote Gilgit-Baltistan region in 2023, according to official figures from the government, where the summer climbing season runs from early June to late August.

  • Yasir Hussain’s ‘Rabbit’ trailer hints at dark themes, psychological thrills

    Yasir Hussain’s ‘Rabbit’ trailer hints at dark themes, psychological thrills

    Pakistani cinema is set to showcase an exciting new film as actor Yasir Hussain’s directorial project, ‘Rabbit,’ gets ready for release. The eagerly awaited trailer was recently revealed on Yasir’s Instagram, creating excitement among fans and industry insiders.


    In his post, the actor hinted about the film’s story, writing, “Coming out from the shadows, a mysterious figure arrives. He steals quietly, tricks cleverly, mimics your actions and wins skillfully. Watch out, because the rabbit is here.”


    The film, starring Yasir Hussain, Nayyer Ejaz, and Umer Aalam, reunites the trio after their praised performances in the 2024 movie ‘Taxali Gate.’ The collaboration has increased anticipation for Rabbit, promising a strong mix of talent and chemistry.


    The trailer starts with Nayyer delivering a chilling monologue: “If there’s doubt, you’ll lose the bet. But if you have faith, it will double your return.”

    This sets a suspenseful and intriguing tone. The scene then shifts to Yasir, wearing a striking red turban, fitting perfectly into the rural village setting. The visuals are rich with fire-lit shots, promising a captivating drama that stands out from mainstream storytelling.


    The imagery becomes more intense with scenes of villagers holding torches and walking through fields and mud houses at night. These shots suggest a tense community with a sense of foreboding. The stakes rise with a mysterious ritual involving a girl (Malaika) lying on the ground, surrounded by torches and blood splatter, hinting at darker themes.


    As the trailer climaxes, Nayyer’s character is shown sitting on the ground in a menacing posture, ending with a spine-chilling scream that echoes ominously. From the trailer, Rabbit seems to be a film that aims to push the boundaries of Pakistani cinema, blending mystery, fantasy, and psychological thriller elements. While the release date is still unknown, the excitement for ‘Rabbit’ continues to grow.

  • Israeli soldiers turn mosque to ‘cooking place’ in Rafah

    Israeli soldiers turn mosque to ‘cooking place’ in Rafah

    Israeli soldiers have turned a mosque in Rafah in southern Gaza into a cooking place.

    A clip that emerged on social media showed a mosque being used by soldiers to serve meals.

    The video features large tables inside the mosque on which Israeli soldiers had placed various types of food items.

    A sticker affixed to a cardboard food box used by soldiers is also shown, with a production date of May 22, which is likely when the video was shot.

    Israeli military vehicles also appear stationed inside the Rafah border crossing near the mosque.

    Israel has faced international condemnation amid its continued brutal offensive on Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, despite a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire.

    More than 37,200 Palestinians have since been killed in Gaza, most of them women and children, and more than 84,900 others injured, according to local health authorities.


    Eight months into the Israeli war, vast tracts of Gaza lay in ruins amid rampant starvation.